spike (Meaning)
spike (n)
a transient variation in voltage or current
sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes
fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn
(botany) an indeterminate inflorescence bearing sessile flowers on an unbranched axis
a sharp rise followed by a sharp decline
a very high narrow heel on women's shoes
each of the sharp points on the soles of athletic shoes to prevent slipping (or the shoes themselves)
a sharp-pointed projection along the top of a fence or wall (or a dinosaur)
a long, thin sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal)
any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object
a large stout nail
spike (v)
stand in the way of
pierce with a sharp stake or point
secure with spikes
bring forth a spike or spikes
add alcohol to (beverages)
manifest a sharp increase
Synonyms & Antonyms of spike
spike Sentence Examples
- The virus count spiked alarmingly, triggering a public health emergency.
- The graph showed a sudden spike in sales, exceeding all expectations.
- The adrenaline spiked through his veins as he prepared for the race.
- The electrical system malfunctioned, causing a voltage spike that damaged the equipment.
- The skier skillfully navigated the icy slopes, their speed spiking as they descended.
- The mountain peak resembled a jagged spike piercing the clouds.
- The tension spiked between the two rivals, threatening to boil over into violence.
- The player executed a powerful spike, driving the ball over the net with precision.
- The COVID-induced surge in unemployment spiked to unprecedented levels.
- The stock market experienced a spike in volatility due to geopolitical uncertainties.
FAQs About the word spike
a transient variation in voltage or current, sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes, fruiting spike of a cereal pla
spear, lance, pike,dart, shaft, harpoon, trident,javelin, halberd,halbert
decline, depletion, decrement, lowering,decrease, reduction, diminution, diminution, decrement, abatement
The virus count spiked alarmingly, triggering a public health emergency.
The graph showed a sudden spike in sales, exceeding all expectations.
The adrenaline spiked through his veins as he prepared for the race.
The electrical system malfunctioned, causing a voltage spike that damaged the equipment.
